Bike Lane Legal Push Back Threatens Councilman Eric Bunch

Right now we want to share a preview and important local merchant follow-up that our blog community is FIRST to put on blast . . . 

KANSAS CITY SMALL BIZ ALONG TRUMAN ROAD ORGANIZE LEGAL OPPOSITION AGAINST BIKE LANES THAT ARE KILLING THEIR BIZ!!!

This is a sign of welcomed grassroots activism but there's more to the story . . .

Legal questions against council dude Bunch start with recently passed legislation. 

A recent ordinance acknowledges . . . 

"The City has installed bicycle lanes without the proper community engagement which creates additional distrust of city government . . ."

The legislation continues . . . 

NOW THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE COUNCIL OF KANSAS CITY:

Section 1. That the City Manager or designee shall consult with each City Councilmember to develop an implementation plan for the installation of bicycle lanes and trails that includes the following:
1. A five-year conceptual bicycle network;
2. A one-year work plan that specifies bicycle lane design and schedule;
3. Methodology for pre and post implementation data collection; and
4. Documentation of all community engagement related to the implementation plan.
Section 2. That the City Manager or designee shall seek public input on the implementation plan and allow for neighborhood feedback to guide the plan.

However . . .

NONE OF THAT HAPPENED AHEAD OF BIKE LANES ON TRUMAN ROAD AND THAT'S WHAT HAS KANSAS CITY SMALL BIZ ANGRY!!!

Truman Road Biz owner Shawn Arcidino sparked this debate at the end of last year with eye-catching signs AND passionate testimony to local media.

Sadly . . . Councilman Bunch has been silent on this issue and most topics outside of chummy Twitter conversations. 

In fairness . . .

Insiders tell us that Council Dude Bunch has spoken to this issue and contends that planning for bike lanes on Truman Road precede this legislation. 

Our reporting . . .

A legal debate now THREATENS to clap back against city hall on this issue as small biz fights for survival at the outset of a global recession.

Developing . . .